Vaikasi Visakam Festival – from may 2nd half to June 1st half

The Vaikasi festival is celebrated during the Tamil month of Vaikasi. Visakam is believed to be the birth star of Lord Murugan.

The highlight of this 10 days festival is the darshan of Lord Murugan at the Ratham on the 10th day. The Vaikasi festival is celebrated with a lot of fervor all over the world including Malaysia, Singapore, and Srilanka etc. In Tamilnadu it is celebrated in all Arupadai Veedus especially in Thiruchendur.

Vaikasi Visakam is on 23rd May 2024